Hurricanes are the violent weather conditions featured by torrential rains, floods, storm surges and deadly gales. Over the past 110 years, the center of a hurricane has passed within 75 miles of Miami, on average, once every 3.5 years. With the rise in the frequency and intensity of the disasters, quest for the innovative tools and techniques that combat the ravages became need of the hour. Installing hurricane shutters to the houses is one of those tools. Different Types of hurricane shutters are available for different types of houses. Failure of windows and doors during the storms is termed as the prime cause for the damage of the houses. The winds enter through them and generate enough pressure to collapse the walls and blow off the roof. It is better to purchase those shutters, which are easy to install and provide maximum protection. A licensed contractor should install these shutters.



The hurricane shutters defend your house from the deadly winds and the wind borne debris blowing at the rate of 128 mph and more. Many a company is coming up with different Types of hurricane shutters that not only protect your house but also sport a spectacular outlook. Window screens, shutter screens, panes and films are alternative hurricane shutters. Before purchasing the shutters ensure that the quality control boards like Miami Dade County and SBCCI certify them. Install these shutters to your house by a licensed contractor.



Different Types of hurricane shutters include the temporary and the permanent ones. Permanent hurricane shutters are the Bahamas; roll downs, accordions, awnings, and colonials. These Types of hurricane shutters has to be installed by the experts to meet the standards of the Florida building code. Different Types of hurricane shutters also include Do It Yourself [DIY] shutters that can be assembled and removed in a jiffy. The video and the manual will help you in assembling and installation of these shutters.



The roller shutter is unique due to its operational ease. They can be operated manually or by a button start. The children, old aged and the disabled persons can operate them without any hassles. The Colonials and Bahamas are the shutters that are side hinged and top hinged. They attach directly above the windows and prop open to provide shade for the window. Shutters made of plywood are the cheapest. Plywood is available at $.75 to $1 per square foot. The Accordian is the shutter that can be folded across horizontally. They glide on the wheels and occupy large space. Their breakage chances are more and they sport a bulky outlook.



Temporary Types of hurricane shutters are made of easily attached and removable panels. They are corrugated and each piece overlaps the next for maximum strength. They are made of aluminum, clear polycarbonate and other materials. Polycarbonate panels are widely used for its therapeutic value and aesthetic outlook.